3 July 1717 – William Baker Sr. of Chowan Prect. and Elizabeth Baker to John Matthews and Ralph Matthews 10¬£ sterling 200 acres more or less on Weccacorn Creek joining Early, a large branch, abstract by Hofmann

6 April 1722 – William Baker 330 acres on the head of one of the branches of Ahotsky Swamp joining Henry Baker, a reedy pocosin & James Rutland. abstract by Hofmann

Bertie SS: At a Ct held at the Court house on Timber Branch on Tuesday ye 9th day of May 1732 – Upon Petition of Elizabeth Norville Praying Admicoc on the Estate of her husband James Norville Deced Granted. abstract by W P Haun

10 Dec 1736 – Simon Homes to William Baker & James Baker – 9¬£ for 50 acres …”excepting one acre whereon the mill shall stand on Snake Branch. To William Baker during his natural life, and afterwards to his son James Baker, his heirs and assigns forever. Wit: George Brawler, John Wynns, jurat. Feb Bertie Ct 1736.

4 Feb 1739 F 105 – John Wynns to John Keefe 80¬£ for 150 A. ..” John Wynns Attorney of George Smith late of Bertie Co…” land on ES of Chinkapen Creek “near the fort Bridge the plantation whence the said Smith lately removed…” adj. Obrey’s branch, Benjamin Baker. Wit: James Arthand? Feb Ct 1739

23 April 1743 – John Wynns Esq & William Baker to Elizabeth Norvil, James & Benjamin Norvil – 250¬£ for 260 A. “… Elizabeth Norvil widow and James Norvill and Benjamin Norvill sons of the s’d Elizabeth…” plantation called “Tarbay” on NS Wiccacon Creek adj William Baker Jun’s “Lower landing to the Islands of Tarbay” adj. Thomas Johnson, for Elizabeth her lifetime; then the western 160 acres to James & the east 100 acres to Benjamin. Wit: William Hooker Jun, Bray Hargrove. May Bertie Court 1743abstract by Bell

Estate of William Baker of Bertie Co
17 June 1745 – Inventory – by John Baker and Elizabeth Baker.
22 June 1745 – Division of estate by John Baker, Exr. among the widow Elizabeth Baker, William Baker, John Baker, Elizabeth Norvill, Sarah Sutton, Benjamin Baker and James Baker. abstract by David B Gammon

27 Aug 1747 – G 89 Joseph Watsford to John Wynns, yeoman. 60¬£ for 320 A. “…land commonly called Georges” on SS Long Branch near the old Car Way through the said branch adj. John Wotsford, Alexander Vollantine,Benjamin Baker..” Land being Specially bequeathed to me by the Last Will of my Dec’d father Joseph Wotsford. . .” Wit: William Wynns, Joseph Perry, John Wotsford. Feb Ct 1747

12 Oct 1747 – Elizabeth Baker, widow to Benjamin Baker, yeoman ….”Stock, household stuff, goods, chattels and other personal estate…[for] Sundry causes. . .especially for the consideration of the Boarding & Entertainment I have had and Expect to have from my son Benjamin Baker….” Wit: John Wynns, Sarah Wynns. Feb Ct 1748.abstract by Bell

8 April 1748 G 150 John Baker, turner to George Hughs, cooper 125¬£ for 267 A. on ES of Barbeque Swamp “…According to the patent granted me for the same land dated 25 Sept 1741…” Wit: John Wynns, James Jones Aug Court 1748

Will of John [x] Baker 23 Apr 1756 – prob. Oct Ct 1756
“. . sick and weak in body. .”
— daughter Mary Baker – cow, steer, etc
— daughter Jude Baker – heifer, lamb, etc.
— daughter Sele Baker – heifer, cow, etc.
— son Joshua Baker – guns, carpenter and turner’s tools, spoon molds, cow, etc to be paid him at the age of eighteen, when he may take possession of my land on the south side of the Wiccacon Creek. Until that time my executors are to rent out my land and pay the proceeds to my wife Mary.
— to my wife — all my lands on the north side of Wiccaon, for her lifetime or widowhood. At her death this land is for my son Joshua if he is eighteen; if not it shall be kept by my executor.
EX: wife, John Harrell
Wit: Joseph Withorington, John [x] Keefe, Sarah [x] Fannen
On Bertie 1757 Tax List – William Wynns”s dist
James Baker, Obadiah Aughtery -2
Benjamin Norvell -1
Jesse Baker – 1
William Baker -1
Moses Baker -1
Benjamin Baker Jur – 1
John Baker ” Killum” – 1
Solomon Baker -1
Benjamin Baker -1

e-mails from Kay Birkett: To start Thomas Baker’s wife is Sarah Wood – I have seen some who
have her as Sarah Bryan but I have the will of Moses Wood who names
her and her husband Thomas Baker. He was Sarah’s brother and died in
Bertie Co., In 1757. Their father was James Wood d. 1752 in Bertie Co
and Mary Barrdalle (other spellings exist). I have the genealogy of
the Wood family. Sarah appears to have been married at some point to
a William Duffield – not sure when or if this is actually my Sarah
Wood. Anyway Thomas and Sarah’s daughter Sarah marries James William
Sowell (b. 1738 Bertie Co d. 1807 Kershaw Co. SC). She was born in
1737 and died 4 Dec 1807 Kershaw Dist. South Carolina. This family
also was enter in the DAR roster. I have children if you are
interested.
James Baker m. Elizabeth Freeman daughter of (Captain John Freeman
and Sarah Elizabeth Outlaw)
Their children were William, Jonathan, Sarah, John , Solomon, Blake
and Law (probably Lawence). I have no information on these children
except for William (my line) and Jonathan. Jonathan married Mary
Fagan mcCabe who died in Washington Co. Georgia on April 3 1852.
Jonathan died in Washington Co. 1841. Jonathan Baker’s will exists
again I can give you children if you want them.
William (my line) married Nancy Outlaw (???) not 100% sure of this
possible daughter of David Outlaw and Martha Stanley. He dide 8 may
1810 Hanover, Bertie Co., North Carolina. There is a will – she died
in Rowan Co., North Carolina after 1810 and had property there. She
did not remarry. there is a possibilty that her name was Bowen
but…… The marriage is in Bertie Co. between a Polly Bowen and
William Baker – I never see her referred to as that. The relationship
between the Outlaw family and Nancy Baker et all is much stronger?
Asai Baker marries Mary outlaw in Bertie Co. North Carolina
Children of this marriage Asai, Patsy, Sarah (my line) Rachel, Mary,
Nancy, Betsy.
Sarah “Sally” Baker married John Krider 17 mar 1820 Rowan Co., North
CArolina. She was born 16 nov 1802 and died 16 may 1860 in Wright Co.
Missouri. Again if you want more information on this family I have it
available.
Levi Baker son of thomas and Sarah married Mary Early
Mary Baker daughter of Thomas & Sarah married John Oxley
Blake Baker son of Thomas & Sarah married Christine Freeman (daugher
of King Freeman & Sarah Perry)
Elizabeth Baker daughter of Thomas and Sarah married a Richard Baker
susanna Baker daughter of Thomas & Sarah married a James Williams
Edward Bryan Baker son of Thomas & Sarah died May 1818 Bertie Co.
North CArolina.
Again I have more on the Freemans, Woods and other families
associated with the Baker line.
Sincerely,
Kay
… James Baker my ancestor had to be born abt 1740 because
his rev papers indicate an approximate age. His son William was born
about 1765 so Sarah Wood is his mother. I would guess the Duffield
marriage could …. now I will throw in a few more worms ….. be the
husband of Sarah Baker the daughter of James…. some of his children
and grandchildren are mentioned in Thomas’ will. To be perfectly
honest I don’t recall where the William Duffield information came
from. Thomas may have married a Sarah Bryan later since there seem to
be a number of people who insist that my Sarah Wood is actually Sarah
Bryan – I know that isn’t right. I have Oxleys, Woods, Byrds,
Freemans Kriders, Criders, Barradalles, outlaws and Harrells in my
family. Seems like we have a number of common lines. Some of the
Baker information gets rather tricky after you get away from James
and Honor Bryd. I have Major Henry Baker and Mary Bennett as James’
father and then Henry Baker and Sarah as his father. Honnor Byrd I
have her parents as martha Pitt and Thomas Byrd.
It might just be easier to send you a GED file. I am using a Mac
program called Reunion. Can you use this? I can send you the files
from my Sarah Baker krider back if you would like?
Kay

Wills of NH Co–Moses Wood Mar 8, 1757 Proved April Ct 1757 abstract by David B Gammon
“…being at this time sick and weak of body…”
Brother James Wood – plantation on Bear Swamp which I bought of William Baker in Bertie County.
Brother James Wood – Negro Judy, horse and saddle.
Sister Sarah Baker (wife of Thomas Baker) – Negro Jean for her lifetime, and if the said Negro has any children they will be for my nephew Levy Baker “of the aforesaid T. Baker.” If the Negro outlives my sister Sarah the Negro is for Mary Baker (son of the said Thomas Baker).
Remaining estate to my brother James Wood.
Ex: brother James Wood
Wit: Thomas (x) Baker, Jonathan Wood, Joseph (x) Farmer, Thomas Crew

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I’m searching for Jonathan Baker. He was a land owner and lived in Lincoln County, Georgia. Apparently, Jonathan did not leave a will. He died bef. 1846. I have not been successful in finding info on this Jonathan’s wife, marriage and ancestry.